‘I Put A Spell On You’

Screamin’ Jay Hawkins (Jalacy Hawkins, 1929 – 2000) performing his 1956 hit composition “I Put a Spell On You” on David Sanborn’s “Sunday Night” television show (that’s Sanborn on alto sax). Originally an R&B musician, his stage act is said to have been suggested by DJ Alan Freed after his novelty recording became a hit. In his concert act Screamin’ Jay was carried on stage in a coffin.

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